First Presbyterian Day School

5671 Calvin Drive, Macon, GA, 31210-0312
Tel: (478)477-6505
Grades: PK - 12 | 937 students
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First Presbyterian Day School provides a college preparatory education based on a Christian world and life view. "Educating and equipping students to change the world for God's glory."

School Overview:
First Presbyterian Day School
School Membership(s) Christian Schools International (CSI)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1970
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in
Student Body
Total Students 937 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 8% (GA School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 92 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 67%
Average Class Size 16 students
Number of AP Courses 14 courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus AB
Calculus BC English Language
English Literature European History
French Language Latin - Vergil
Spanish Language Studio Art - 2D
Studio Art - 3D US Government and Politics
US History
Classroom dress code Casual
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes PK - $6,450; K - $7,800; Grades 1-5 - $11,570; Grades 6-8 - $11,940; Grades 9-12 - $12,440
% on Financial Aid 28%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,000
Admissions Director Cheri Frame
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Football
Golf Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 16 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Academic Bowl Beta Club
Chess Club Community Service
Debate Environmental Club
FCA Honor Council
Latin Club Math Team
Mock Trial Mu Alpha Theta
National Honor Society Robotics
Student Activity Council Student Leadership (Project LEAD)

School Notes:

  • First Presbyterian Day School provides a college preparatory education based on a Christian world and life view. The elementary school has been recognized as a nation Blue Ribbon School and the upper school was recognized as an exemplary Christian secondary program in a study published jointly by CSI and ACSI. The academic program is comprehensive but founded in the traditional liberal arts. Many opportunities in the Fine Arts are available, both during the school day and through extracurricular involvement. A wide variety of athletic, academic, and service opportunities are available and are considered critical parts of the school program. FPD sports and literary teams currently compete interscholastically in the Georgia Independent School Association, but will compete in the Georgia High School Association beginning in 2010.

    • Profile last updated: 01/16/2013

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